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Airway Clearance, ineffective Assessing the Heart and Vascular System Assessing the Nose and Sinuses Performing Endotracheal Tube Care Assessing the Mouth and Pharynx Managing a Cuffed Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube
Altered peripheral tissue perfusion
Aspiration, risk for Managing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Administering Nasogastric, Nasoenteric, and Enteric Tube Feedings
Body Temperature, risk for imbalanced
Breathing Pattern, ineffective Managing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Assessing Respiratory Rate Managing Mechanical Ventilation (MV)
Cardiac Output, decreased Administering Peripheral Partial Nutrition Assisting with Autotransfusion Assessing Blood Pressure Transfusing Blood Products
Caregiver Role Strain, risk for
Communication, impaired verbal
Constipation Administering an Enema Managing a Rectal Tube
Constipation, risk for
Coping, ineffective Teaching Self-Management of Wound-Drainage Devices Managing Ostomy Care Using Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Infusion Devices
Dentition, impaired
Disuse Syndrome, risk for
Fluid Volume, deficient (hemorrhage) Transfusing Blood Products Applying a Pressure Bandage
Fluid Volume, deficient (vomiting)
Fluid Volume, excess Assisting with Autotransfusion Transfusing Blood Products Assessing Blood Pressure Inserting a Short-Term Peripheral Intravenous Catheter
Fluid Volume, risk for imbalanced Administering Peripheral Partial Nutrition Measuring Specific Gravity of Urine Calculating and Regulating Intravenous Flow Rate
Gas Exchange, impaired Administering Oxygen Therapy Assessing Respiratory Rate Managing Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation Administering Medications via Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) Administering Oxygen Therapy to the Patient with an Artificial Airway Inserting an Oral or Nasal Airway Using an Ambu Manual Ventilator
Gas Exchange, impaired (excessive secretions)
Gas Exchange, impaired (infection) Assessing the Thorax and Lungs Assisting with Chest Tube Removal
Gas Exchange, impaired (pneumothorax or hemothorax)
Gas Exchange, impaired (pulmonary embolus) Applying Sequential Compression Devices Applying Antiembolic Hose Teaching Postoperative Leg Exercises
Gas Exchange, impaired (retained secretions) Performing Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube Suctioning Performing Oropharyngeal (Yankauer) Suctioning Performing Nasopharyngeal and Nasotracheal Suctioning Teaching Controlled Coughing Techniques
Infant Feeding Pattern, ineffective Administering Medications Through a Feeding Tube Administering Nasogastric, Nasoenteric, and Enteric Tube Feedings
Infection, risk for
Knowledge, deficient (lack of understanding about ostomy care)
Knowledge, deficient (related to safe medication administration)
Knowledge, deficient (wound drainage devices)
Mobility, impaired bed Making an Occupied Bed Giving a Complete Bed Bath
Mobility, impaired physical (injury and/or surgery) Applying Sequential Compression Devices Applying Antiembolic Hose